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Particulate matter sensor BMV080

Tiny. Noiseless. Fanless. Maintenance-free.

Coming soon: BMV080

World's smallest particulate matter sensor

The most common air quality measurement stations only provide outdoor data, which fails to deliver real-time, localized information most relevant to our health. Bosch Sensortec is addressing this issue with its new BMV080, the world’s smallest PM2.5 air quality sensor. The BMV080 sensing element measures merely 4.2 x 3.5 x 3.1 mm³ (W x L x H), which is more than 450 times smaller than any comparable device on the market. The miniscule size and fanless non-intrusive design of the BMV080 are a game-changer.

> 450 times smaller...

.... in volume than any comparable device on the market.

The new sensor is maintenance-free with no fan-induced dust buildup, which means that it is more reliable, and less prone to malfunction. It is a natural fit for ultra-compact Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as air quality monitors, smart thermostats, HVAC & air ventilation systems, smart air purifiers, and wearables to monitor local PM concentration in real-time to provide actionable data.

The BMV080 utilizes an innovative design based on ultra-compact lasers with integrated photodiodes. It applies sophisticated algorithms to measure the PM2.5 concentration directly in free space, without requiring a fan.

The new sensor is easily integrated into ultra-compact IoT based smart home and smart building systems to deliver air quality notifications to residents when PM2.5 levels rise above a threshold level. To take action, the resident or home automation system can ventilate, or switch on an exhaust fan or filter to clear the air.

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Small sensor, different use cases

More possibilities of BMV080

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BMV080 is the winner of Best in Show Award

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Embedded Computing Design's Best in Show recognizes the latest achievements in embedded, IoT and electronics. Up to three winners are selected in each category. The BMV080 particulate matter sensor by Bosch Sensortec has been awarded the Best in Show Award in the Sensors category at the embedded world event 2023.

Applications and solutions

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Smart home

Imagine you get up on a cold day and the bathroom is heated the way you prefer it. When you leave home, sensor-activated intrusion detection gives you peace of mind during the day. Our sensing solutions enable many smart home applications, enhancing your well-being.

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Wearables & hearables

Smartwatches, wristbands, smart clothes and hearables: whether supporting your fitness through calorie counting or helping you orient yourself through navigation, our accurate and ultra-low power sensing solutions turn a regular wearable into your daily companion!

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